Golf

News about Golf, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Jul. 31, 2015

Golf Roundup; Donald Trump arrives at his Turnberry resort, site of Women's British Open golf tournament, in private helicopter; his arrival upstages Hyo Joo Kim, who takes first-round lead at tournament; other golf news noted. MORE

Jul. 30, 2015

Rory McIlroy will not compete in Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament because of ankle injury. MORE

Jul. 29, 2015

Craig and Sandra Sifford, son and former daughter-in-law of Charlie Sifford, first black golfer with full-time playing privileges on PGA Tour, are charged with stealing over $1 million from him starting in 2010. MORE

Jul. 27, 2015

Women's British Open golf tournament is set to open at Trump Turnberry Resort, owned by Donald Trump; successful staging of the tournament would increase Turnberry’s chances of being awarded the men’s event sometime after 2018. MORE

Jul. 27, 2015

Jason Day wins Canadian Open golf tournament; other golf news noted. MORE

Jul. 26, 2015

David Hearn takes two-stroke lead at Canadian Open with four-under-par 68; other golf news noted. MORE

Jul. 25, 2015

Robert Allenby withdraws from Canadian Open with two-stroke lead after splitting with caddie Mick Middlemo in first round; other golf news noted. MORE

Jul. 24, 2015

Bernhard Langer is in eight-way tie for lead after Senior British Open golf tournament's opening round; Barry Lane and Steve Jones each hit an albatross, score of 2 on par 5, first in senior tour history; other golf news noted. MORE

Jul. 23, 2015

Courses are announced for 2022, 2023 and 2024 United States Open golf tournaments. MORE

Jul. 22, 2015

Young golfers, including Jordan Spieth, Paul Dunne and Oliver Schniederjans, make impressive showing at British Open with novel analytical approach to game. MORE

Jul. 21, 2015

Zach Johnson wins British Open, edging out Marc Leishman and Louis Oosthuizen in three-man playoff; fellow American Jordan Spieth is denied his quest for Grand Slam after failing to make playoff round by single stroke; victory is Johnson's second major title. MORE

Jul. 21, 2015

Karen Crouse On Golf column observes that despite his disappointment at missing historic Grand Slam victory at British Open, Jordan Spieth conducted himself with exemplary sportsmanship; dissects errors that resulted in narrow loss. MORE

Jul. 20, 2015

Paul Dunne, Louis Oosthuizen and Jason Day share third-round lead at British Open golf tournament; Jordan Spieth trails by one shot. MORE

Jul. 20, 2015

Jul. 20, 2015

Karen Crouse On Golf column notes that Jordan Spieth is one stroke off lead heading into final round of British Open golf tournament; says if Spieth wins tournament, he will become first player since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win the Masters, United States Open and British Open in same year. MORE

Jul. 20, 2015

David Duval shoots 67 at British Open golf tournament, his lowest score in his last 13 starts; has been spending more time in broadcasting booth than on course, analyzing performance of other golfers in twilight of his playing career. MORE

Jul. 17, 2015

Karen Crouse On Golf column examines excellent performance by Americans Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth in first round of the British Open; observes that Johnson's powerful yet accurate drives have allowed him to take top position, while Spieth has ascended by means of precision putting. MORE

Jul. 17, 2015

Tom Watson, appearing at what he says will be his final British Open, expresses frustration with his play and fright at fans who are wearing masks that resemble his face; other British Open news noted. MORE

Jul. 17, 2015

Dustin Johnson takes lead following first round of the British Open; players take advantage of mild morning conditions as more challenging Scottish weather approaches. MORE

Jul. 17, 2015

Ha Na Jang maintains one-stroke lead following first round of the LPGA Tour's Marathon Classic. MORE

Jul. 16, 2015

Spotlight falls on Jordan Spieth with Rory McIlroy sidelined from British Open golf tournament with sprained ankle; Spieth has 13 top-10 finishes, including six wins, in his past 19 starts dating back to Nov 30 2014. MORE

Jul. 16, 2015

Swilcan Bridge at British Open's St Andrews Links in Scotland, believed to be over 700 years old, is irresistible draw for golfers and fans alike. MORE

Jul. 14, 2015

Profile of Dustin Johnson, American golfer who remains confident about upcoming performance at the British Open despite series of frustrating near-misses in recent major tournaments. MORE

Jul. 14, 2015

Jul. 13, 2015

Renee Powell, African-American who is now one of first female members of Royal and Ancient Golf Club in Scotland, recalls for her fight for equality and inclusion during her playing days from 1967 to 1980. MORE

Jul. 13, 2015

Jul. 13, 2015

Profile of In Gee Chun, winner of 70th United States Open golf tournament; Chun credits her parents for her success. MORE

Jul. 13, 2015

Jordan Spieth wins John Deere Classic golf tournament, his first competitive start since his victory at United States Open and fourth title of 2015; is hoping to for another win at British Open. MORE

Jul. 12, 2015

Dave Anderson Sports of The Times column notes that Jordan Spieth will continue his pursuit of calendar-year Grand Slam at British Open golf tournament, where hopes of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods were crushed. MORE

Jul. 12, 2015

Jordan Spieth takes lead going into final round of John Deere Classic golf tournament. MORE

Jul. 12, 2015

Amy Yang takes lead heading into final round of United States Women's Open golf tournament; Stacy Lewis is trailing Yang by three strokes. MORE

Jul. 10, 2015

Justin Thomas and Nicholas Thompson share first-round lead at John Deere Classic golf tournament; other golf news noted. MORE

Jul. 9, 2015

Sei Young Kim's caddie Paul Fusco is barred from United States Women's Open golf tournament for taking photograph of hole locations for all four rounds, information that is not released until morning of each round. MORE

Jul. 9, 2015

Rory McIlroy withdraws from British Open golf tournament because of sprained ankle. MORE

Jul. 8, 2015

Professional Golfers Assn of America pulls PGA Grand Slam of Golf tournament, scheduled for October, from Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles in response to Donald Trump's controversial remarks about Mexican immigrants; move is only for 2015 and does not affect future events scheduled at club; several other major golf tournaments are still set to be held at courses owned by Trump. MORE

Jul. 8, 2015

Scott Stallings is suspended for remainder of season after turning himself in when he found that supplement he had taken for fatigue was banned by PGA Tour antidoping policy; other golf news noted. MORE

Jul. 8, 2015

Jordan Spieth displays the tenacity it will take to win calendar Grand Slam at upcoming British Open tournament, spending three exhausting hours reeling in a 300-pound shark on fishing trip in Bahamas. MORE

Jul. 7, 2015

Rory McIlroy injures his left ankle while playing soccer with friends in Northern Ireland; it is unknown whether he will able to defend his British Open golf title at St Andrews. MORE